Event
SONA Golf Championship
Details
OCTOBER 28-31, 2024 | LEVEL 1-5 GOLF
Special Olympics Kansas is thrilled to host the 2024 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship October 28-31, 2024, at the Crestview Country Club in Wichita, KS. The SONA Golf Championship will welcome over 250 athletes, Unified partners and coaches from the United States and Canada.
Tentative Schedule
Monday, Oct 28
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Bag drop – Crestview (north entrance)
4:00 – 4:30 PM: Coaches meeting – Crestview (Garden Room)
5:00 – 6:30 PM: Dinner – Crestview
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Opening Ceremony – Crestview
7:30 – 8:30 PM: Dance – Crestview
Tuesday, Oct 29
First Round
8:00 AM: Level 2 and 4 on North Course with a shotgun start
9:00 AM: Levels 3 and 5 on South Course with a shotgun start
10:00 AM: Level 1 on practice area with a shotgun start
12:00- 4:00 PM: Healthy Athletes (Health Promotions)
4:00 PM: Buses leave from hotels to Tanganyika Wildlife Park
5:00 – 8:00 PM: Park visit and dinner at Tanganyika Wildlife Park (twpark.com)
8:00 PM: Buses return from Tanganyika to hotels
Wednesday, Oct 30
Second Round
8:30 AM: Level 2 and 4 on North Course with a shotgun start
9:30 AM: Levels 3 and 5 on South Course with a shotgun start
10:30 AM: Level 1 on practice area with a shotgun start
1:00 – 5:00 PM: Healthy Athletes (Special Smiles)
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Evening on your own (options for fun activities will be provided)
Thursday, Oct 31
Third Round
8:30 AM: Level 2 and 4 on North Course with a shotgun start
9:30 AM: Levels 3 and 5 on South Course with a shotgun start
10:30 AM: Level 1 on practice area with a shotgun start
Awards (please note that with Levels 3 and 5 starting at 9:30 AM, and assuming up to 6 hours for these rounds, awards will most likely not start until 4 PM)
Venue Information
Level 1 will be contested on the practice grounds, with Levels 2 and 4 on the North Course and Levels 3 and 5 on the South Course. Male golfers will play from the white tees, with female golfers playing from the red tees. Both the North and South courses will be open to the public each day approximately 1 hour after the conclusion of the Special Olympics tournament rounds. More information on the courses, below.
Participant Info
Hotels
A huge thanks to Visit Wichita for helping us secure these room blocks listed below. Click on the hotel property to be taken to the booking page for the event.
Supporter Info
Individuals and groups interested in volunteering can contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org
Healthy Athletes
Offered in a welcoming, family-friendly, and fun environment, these health screenings educate athletes on healthy lifestyle choices.
Special Smiles (oral health) will be offered October 30 & Health Promotion (healthy lifestyle habits) will be offered October 29. Healthcare professionals, students, or anyone interested can sign up to volunteer below.
Download the SOKS App!
Stay up-to-date with all the action at the SONA Golf Championship by downloading the SOKS app! It’s your one-stop source for everything you need to know about the tournament, including schedules, event details, and course information. Don’t miss out—download the app now to stay connected and get the most out of your tournament experience!
Contact Information
Craig Pippert
SONA Contact, cpippert@specialolympics.org
Rachel McQuiston
SONA Media Contact, rmcquiston@specialolympics.org
Chris Burt
SOKS Contact, burtc@soks.org
Ashley Pippin
SOKS Media Contact, pippina@soks.org
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